3557, VIC

The population is noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical resident aged 41. It has a higher proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people than most similar areas, and children under 15 are also much more common here.

This is an area of very low cultural diversity, with 85.3% of people born in Australia. Only 4.8% were born overseas, which is far below the state and national figures.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of residents. Very few people use another language at home, and there are almost no residents who speak little or no English.

About 46.9% of the population identifies as Christian, while 40.8% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen significantly by 16 percentage points since 2011.

Educational attainment is lower than the national average, with only 39% of residents completing Year 12. This is reflected in the number of adults with a bachelor degree or higher, which is far below the state figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,680, which is about the same as the national figure. While typical personal incomes have risen by $200 since 2011, the proportion of people earning over $2,000 a week remains low.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health issues than most areas. This includes a much higher rate of mental health conditions, which affects 12.2% of the population.

Unpaid work is common here, with a much higher rate of people caring for children and doing housework than the national average. Additionally, 4.6% of people have served in the Defence Force, which is much higher than most areas.

Homes here are larger than usual, typically holding 2.6 people. There are far fewer people living alone or in one-parent families compared to most other areas.

The landscape is almost entirely separate houses, with 98.4% of homes being detached. Most are large, with 89.9% having three or more bedrooms, and rental properties are very rare.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, with every single home owning at least one vehicle. Public transport is rarely used for commuting, and the drive time to the city is very long at 119 minutes.

The community is very stable, with far fewer people moving house in the last five years compared to the state or national averages. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

The local workforce is more active than in most areas, with a very low unemployment rate of 2.7%. Many residents work in agriculture, forestry and fishing, as well as health care.

Residents generally have good access to money and resources, ranking higher than 80% of similar areas. However, they rank lower for education and job skills.

The area is highly car-dependent, with a very low walkability score. Most residents live far from health services, groceries, and schools, and 0% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a health clinic.